The Annual Irreecha celebration turned deadly, with many feared dead in a stampede while fleeing from the police’s tear gas, as reported by The Reporter. Youths were protesting, yelling slogans against the ruling party, while the Abba Geddas and officials made their speeches during the celebration.
According to witnesses, security forces shot tear gas at the crowds to disperse the protest, which created a stampede that claimed the lives of hundreds. Some individuals also fell into ditches while trying to escape the tear gas. The number of casualties remains undisclosed..
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